ROCKY MOUNT TELEGRAM: "Barnes said in an interview that she was comfortable leaving her House seat because she felt it would fall into good hands.

'A major factor in my decision to run for Senate was having an excellent candidate to run for House district 7. Matthew Winslow, a local Republican business owner, is that candidate. I have full confidence in his ability to represent Nash and Franklin counties,' Barnes said.

Winslow, who lives in Youngsville, filed to run for office on Friday."

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